Synagogues of the World

Egypt

Ben Ezra Synagogue of Cairo, which dates from the 12th century


Synagogue in Alexandria
Etching by Dora Shampanier from the
collection "Synagogues in Glory & in Ruins"

 

To learn about the history of the Egyptian Jewish community, click here.

Sources: Dora Shampanier etchings reprinted with permission from the collection "Synagogues in Glory & in Ruins"
Ben Ezra postcard courtesy of Judaica Philatelic Resources